10 Valentine Ideas Kids Will Love

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Last year my son drew each student a picture for Valentine’s Day. It was sweet, but hard work.  The year before that we bought the easy cards from the store (my favorite was a Captain America valentine that just said “SOCK EVIL IN THE JAW!”. This year I think it might be fun to do […]

Let’s Play a Love Game

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No, I’m not channeling Lady Gaga here. That chick is waaaaay too hip for me. In the craziness of our three-job, three-kid, hour-commute to work life it was a struggle to make my way through the candies and flowers this Valentine’s Day. So, I came up with an idea that I’m hoping is even worthy of […]

This Week: February 11 – 17, 2013

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Have an event to add to our calendar? Email us at kate@richmondmom.com! Check out our contests for tickets to Richmond Kids Expo & Babies Too, and the Ringling Brothers Circus! And don’t miss our mega-listing of Richmond Summer Camp 2013 options for kids of all ages. ALWAYS check dates, times and locations of events as they may change […]

Why Can’t Boys Celebrate Valentine’s Day?

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Blogger at Late Enough I walk into a local kids’ clothing store to find Valentine’s Day clothing for my kids. I’m a total sucker for the holiday clothing lines. My kids have 2-3 Christmas ensembles, a couple of Halloween shirts and at least one Peep This in the Easter collection. And this year, for some […]

Happy Valentine’s Day to My Loves

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I love Valentine’s Day. It’s a special day to remind those close to you how much they mean to you, and tell them how much you love them. How could I let a Valentine’s Day go by without telling my precious grandchildren how much I love them! My oldest granddaughter is the apple of my […]

Happy Valen’tweens’ Day!

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A bouquet of roses, a cellophane-wrapped box of chocolates, conversation hearts, romantic greeting cards, sweet construction paper and doily creations made by young hands in art classes. These are things that mean Valentine’s Day to me. But what does Valentine’s Day mean to a ‘tween’? Most ‘tweens’ that I know celebrate the holiday at home […]

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Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and what better time to share a little love with someone else? Did you know that a Kleenex product is the perfect way to share some love? No, we’re not kidding! Kleenex is great at helping us NOT spread germs, but also great at helping us spread love. […]

Landscapes in Miniature Bring Life to Tiny Spaces

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Richmond moms and grandmoms will love this unique and nostalgic look at incredible, lush landscapes — all in tiny containers. Landscapes in Miniature Pam Shank of Harrisonburg, Virginia has established her new business, Landscapes in Miniature, and it’s all about storytelling through tiny landscapes. It’s an unusual look at gardening through miniature scenes in containers […]

The Mom Who Wouldn't Say I Love You

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By Alex Iwashyna, blogger at Late Enough get your ex back I wanted to write a funny Valentine’s day piece, but I just can’t get Saturday morning out of my head. I was at a coffee shop in line behind a little girl and her mom. The dark-haired girl, who was may have been five, […]

Hug someone lonely on Valentine’s Day

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Valentine’s Day is upon us and as we venture into the weekend preceding the holiday for lovers, many people are already celebrating with the love of their life. Flowers, dinner, chocolates and diamonds are appearing everywhere! Or are they? Many people are not looking forward to the day set aside especially for lovers and people […]